Honda Amaze Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Honda really went for it with the Amaze, offering a palette of 16 different shades that range from "sensible sedan" to "weekend rebel." You've got the deep, caffeinated vibes of Kona Coffee Metallic, the classic Taffeta White, and the "is it blue or is it the midnight sky?" mystery of Obsidian Blue Pearl. Whether you are driving the fiery Radiant Red Metallic or the ultra-modern Sonic Gray, Honda packed a lot of personality into these finishes. It's a lot of variety for one car, but it means your driveway repair requires a little bit of focus to get that factory glow back.
What to Watch For
Before you pop the cap on your paint, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On the Honda Amaze, this is almost always located on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb. Just open the door and look for the VIN plate; the code is usually sitting right at the bottom. One thing to keep in mind: Honda paint is known for being a bit "soft," meaning the clear coat can be prone to tiny scratches and chips from road debris. If you have one of the lighter colors like White Orchid Pearl, you might notice tiny orange specks that look like rust-don't panic! That's usually just "rail dust" from the road, and a good cleaning before you touch up your paint will make those disappear.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Amaze colors-like Crystal Black Pearl or Still Night Blue Pearl-rely on those tiny metallic sparkles, your biggest job is "The Great Wake-Up Call." Those pearls like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like tired teenagers. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds before you start. When you apply the paint, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Think of it like building a sandwich: thin layers are much better than one big glob. Dab a tiny bit in, wait 10-15 minutes, and then add another layer if needed. This requires a little patience, but it ensures the color matches the rest of the car instead of looking like a lonely bump on the hood.